About Me
Hi, I'm Orla, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
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Therapy with me is a space to slow down, be heard and understand what's underneath patterns of overthinking and doing. I work in an integrative way, meaning that I tailor the therapy to suit the individual, as there is no one size that fits all. I will listen and explore your experience from your perspective, from a place of warmth and curiosity.
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I am a neurodivergent therapist and have a special interest in working with neurodivergent clients, especially those with ADHD, in an affirming and supportive space. Many of the individuals that I work with are overthinkers and doers; they keep going even when they're running on empty, getting caught in cycles of self-criticism, perfectionism and burnout. Together, we'll start to make sense of what's underneath these patterns, and begin to build self-compassion, and bring meaning back into your life.
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Over the past eight years I have worked within mental health services across the UK and Ireland, supporting people with anxiety, low mood, trauma, self-esteem issues, work-related stress, anger, and eating disorders.
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My approach draws mainly on CBT, ACT, and EMDR. I work with adolescents (age 16+) and adults. Alongside psychotherapy, I also offer Equine Facilitated Services here onsite in Co. Wicklow.
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Whether we meet online (across the UK and Ireland) or in person, my hope is that therapy becomes a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and begin to bring meaning into what truly matters to you.
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My own hobbies and interests include being outdoors, hiking with my dog, and being around horses. I have been involved with horses since a young age and have had the privilege of experiencing the therapeutic power these amazing animals can have on us. I am a believer in the benefits of nature for our physical and mental wellbeing and incorporate grounding practices into therapy, and particularly see the benefits when this is done outdoors within nature.
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I am accredited with the BABCP (member number: 00001002724).
I am fully insured and work with adults remotely over video conferencing in the United Kingdom and Ireland, or I can see clients in-person in Co Wicklow, Ireland.
have completed Level 2 and Level 4 training in Equine Facilitated Interactions with the Athena Herd Foundation. I am an accredited member of the ACCPH (registration number 00002900). Please see the Services tab more information on this.
